Archive for month: August, 2016

Carla Gail Johnson, age 63, of Murfreesboro, TN passed August 31, 2016. She is a native of California and the daughter of Merion Franklin Blake and Edna Mae Blake. Carla is survived by her parents; daughters Ramona (Rendell Hugle) Hathaway, Tammey (O’Shay) Sparkman, and Stephanie (Mark Young) Pye; sisters Tamera Kaye Blake and Cindy Boemer; grandchildren, Ronquila, Ran’Nika, Meoshie, Angel, Samicka, Iylana, Tronte, Michael, Christoper, and Jordan; and great grandchildren, Rylan, Mason, and Keonte. She was also blessed with other family members and friends.

Regina Darylnn Simmons, age 60, entered life on May 8, 1956 to the late Winnie Ruth (Chink) Webb. Regina grew up in Murfreesboro, TN, which she had a bountiful childhood, and beautiful life. An angel came and carried her unto the bosom of Jesus on August 30, 2016.

Regina loved the Lord and accepted all mankind that loved the Lord as well. She also, posed a special love for her M.T.S.U. staff.

Regina was called into the ministry under the care of Reverend John C. Lee, Jr. at Stones River Primitive Baptist Church located on 700 County Farm Road, Murfreesboro, TN in the late 1980’s. One of her quotes was, “I’m trying to be about My Father’s Business”. Later in her spiritual life she became Evangelist Regina Simmons.

Viewing for Regina Simmons will be Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Rucker Memorial Chapel from 10:00am to 12:00pm with the funeral to follow at 12:00pm. Bishop Christopher A. Johnson, Sr. is the Eulogist and Minister Daryl Webb will be Officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Sam Carson Wallace, age 72, formerly of Murfreesboro, TN, departed this earthly life on August 16, 2016 in Oklahoma City, OK. He is pre-deceased by his parents Annie Vaughn and Sam Wallace and a sister, Hannah Reed.

He is a graduate of Holloway High School Class of 1962 and is a Veteran of The United States Army.